The Best In Stand Up - Five World Class Comedians - Early Show: Jimmy McGhie, Tom Stade, Steve Shanyaski, Lauren Pattison, Gordon Southern

Jimmy McGhie is a highly regarded young stand-up and comic performer, appearing on the UK and international comedy circuit to great acclaim. A finalist in
the BBC New Talent competition, Jimmy is one of Britain's hottest comedy talents.

Having already built up a solid fan base, his 2009 and 2010 Edinburgh solo shows were complete sell-outs. Having appeared on Russell Howard's Good News, Jimmy's comedy stock is set to go into the stratosphere.

'A performance that demonstrates he meets all the requirements needed to
become a TV star' (British Comedy Guide)

'There are few comics I can think of who have the sheer star quality of Jimmy McGhie. He is the perfect little comedy package' (The Scotsman)

Since coming to the UK, the Canadian has built up a reputation as a popular and highly recommended comedian. He is willing to tackle a huge range of topics, from the obscure to the familiar, from a simple gag to quirky, inventive, rambling anecdotes with unexpected punchlines. Even if he occasionally seems to lose sight of where he's going, at least you know he's taking the audience with him.

'Wonderfully imaginative, original and hilarious' (Rhod Gilbert)

'So cool he could well be the answer to global warming. Gloriously funny silly and smart' (The Scotsman)

From Newcastle-on-Tyne and one of the brightest young talents on the comedy scene who is beginning to make her presence known across the country. Finishing runner-up in 2014's Funny Women, she went on to make the finals of almost every major comedy competition, including the prestigious BBC New Comedy Award in 2016.

Fresh from performing at both Leeds and Latitude Festival and supporting the likes of Katherine Ryan, Kerry Godliman and Dane Baptiste on tour, this baby faced comic is one to watch out for.

One of the best stand-ups on the London circuit and regular host at The East Dulwich Tavern. Winner of the 1995 Time Out Comedy Award, Gordon regularly plays to sell out audiences at the most prestigious clubs in the country including Comedy Store and Jongleurs.

His upbeat and energetic delivery combined with his fantastically funny observational comedy and quick witted improvisation has secured his place as an audience favourite.